Gathering Documents for the Interview

After our NOA2 approval we began the process of gathering the required documents for the interview. This is a simple yet important process and its essential that you follow the directions 100% according to your package.

Our case with with the US Embassy in Bogota:

Shortly after receiving notice that our package was approved we began assembling the required documents that were listed in “package 3.”  The embassy sent us a list of items that were required for the interview and requested that we send form DS-230 to them once we had obtained the following documents that were requested by the US Embassy in Colombia.

Required Documents

PASSPORT: This is the most important thing you will need.  The embassy will not give you an interview without it.

PHOTOGRAPHS:  Six (6) COLOR photographs taken within the past six months for each  

BIRTH CERTIFICATES:

BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: (If available)

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES (K3/K4 cases):  Married applicants must present a certified copy of their civil marriage certificate. All marriage certificates must include the date and place of the marriage, complete names of the spouses, and name and title of the person who performed the ceremony. Applicants and petitioners must also present proof of the termination of any previous marriages.

·Stepchildren (K4) cases: Marriage certificate of your biological parent and the petitioner. Your parent and

the petitioner must also present proof of the termination of any previous marriages. 

TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS MARRIAGES: (if it applies) Certified photocopies of final divorce decrees, annulments, or death certificates.

POLICE CERTIFICATES:

JUDICIAL AND PRISON RECORDS:

US IMMIGRATION RECORDS:

MILITARY RECORD: (If it applies)

DAS CERTIFICATE – Entries and exits to and from Colombia for the past 10 years. This document may be

obtained in Bogotá at the DAS Office located at Calle 100 #11B-27, Edificio Platinium. 

EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT:  A Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

            This form is very important as it shows that the petitioner will be able to support the beneficiary financially and that the new immigrant will not be a “burden” on the US Government.  Along with this form you will need proof of income and ability to support your beneficiary.  These documents include:

·       Previous year’s W2 statements and 1040 Tax Returns

·       Employment Verification letter listing your job title, employment status (full-time / part-time) hire date, and salary.

·       Pay statements for the past 3 months

·       Signed letter from your bank listing your account number, balance, and open date.

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MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

            Vaccinations: The packet lists approximately 16 vaccinations that are needed however my fiancée obtained the following and was cleared during the examination.

Vaccinations: The packet lists approximately 16 vaccinations that are needed however my fiancée obtained the following and was cleared during the examination.

1) Yellow Fever

2) Varicela

3) Measles, Mumps, Rubella

4) Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis

Once all of the documents were obtained we faxed the DS-230 form to the Embassy and received our interview appointment date 3 days later.